Santa Rosa 71, at Merritt 58

OAKLAND, Calif. (Interstat) — Two of the California Community College Athletic Association’s early-season unbeaten streaks will be on the line Friday when the Merritt Thunderbirds host the Santa Rosa Bear Cubs in a men’s basketball matchup at the Shasta Invitational. The Thunderbirds (3-0) enter as one of the state’s few remaining undefeated teams, but face their toughest test yet against a Santa Rosa squad that has won five straight games. The Bear Cubs (5-1) are coming off an 83-66 victory over Feather River on Thursday. Merritt last played on Nov. 14, earning a 72-67 win over Ohlone. Their perfect start… Read more...